How Might Behavioural Economics Shape RMK-13 Policies?

Alex Clark, Head of International for APAC, The Behavioural Insights Team

27-Jan-25 08:30

How Might Behavioural Economics Shape RMK-13 Policies?

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Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said that the government plans to introduce additional incentives in the 13th Malaysia Plan to stimulate the economy, based on policies aimed at driving changes in societal and behavioural economics to support national transformation. For more insights into how behavioural economics could work in Malaysia, we speak with Alex Clark, Head of International for APAC at The Behavioural Insights Team.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Philip See

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Tags: societal economics, rmk13, rmk13 policies, malaysian government, 13th Malaysia Plan, malaysian economy, behavioural economics, national transformation,

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